Non-iatrogenic esophageal injury: a retrospective analysis from the National Trauma Data Bank

Non-iatrogenic esophageal injury: a retrospective analysis from the National Trauma Data Bank

Abstract Background Traumatic, non-iatrogenic esophageal injuries, despite their rarity, are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The optimal management of these esophageal perforations remains largely debated. To date, only a few small case series are available with contrasting resu...

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Main Authors: Alberto Aiolfi, Kenji Inaba, Gustavo Recinos, Desmond Khor, Elizabeth R. Benjamin, Lydia Lam, Aaron Strumwasser, Emanuele Asti, Luigi Bonavina, Demetrios Demetriades
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Esophageal trauma
Non-iatrogenic esophageal injury
Primary suture
Outcomes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-017-0131-8

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